Inspiring Story Led to State of the Union Address in D.C.
Creation Date: 06/13/2023
Program Details
As a dedicated single mother pursuing a management track at McDonald's, Andrea Kelly decided to enter a career involving construction with an interest in electrical work. She applied to Workforce Investment Solutions to join the Pre-Apprenticeship program offered through the Youth to Career Pathways grant.
Andrea was a committed student and hard worker! She continued to work at McDonald's during the Pre-Apprenticeship program until it was time to enter work experience through the Pre-Apprenticeship class. It was a leap of faith to quit her full-time job and take a chance on work experience with Bodine Electric. Andrea loved her job with Bodine Electric; the company hired her after completing the work experience. She applied and entered a Registered Apprenticeship through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in February 2023.
She was selected to attend the State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C. as Congresswoman Nikki Budzinsk's guest. This was an excellent experience for Andrea; she is now a successful IBEW apprentice!